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Solons push for automated licensure exams in PH similar to NCLEX

Two lawmakers have filed a resolution urging the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to deliver all future licensure examinations via individual appointment and computerized adaptive testing (CAT) in a workstation at a secure facility.

Microsoft PH partners with DTI, groups for national AI push

With artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a major force behind front-line detection systems and data analysis during the Covid-19 pandemic, Microsoft Philippines has deemed it fit to partner with several organizations and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to push for the widespread adoption of the technology in the country through an initiative called "AI Pilipinas Coalition".

DPWH urged to amend right-of-way rules to fast-track cell tower rollout

The DICT and the NTC recently asked the DPWH to amend a Department Order that prohibits posts and towers for cable of phones and mobile service providers along national roads.

Jose Melo, ex-Comelec chief who oversaw first PH computerized poll, dies

Jose Armando R. Melo, the former chairman of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) who presided over the first computerized elections in the country, has died at the age of 88.

PH gov’t urged to forbid e-waste imports following Thai ban

Environmental health groups EcoWaste Coalition and Greenpeace have nudged the Philippine government to ban the importation of electronic waste, or e-waste, like what Thailand has recently done.

Tech-led responses to Covid-19 should serve public interest: expert

As governments look for innovative ways to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and other risks, a governance expert reminded the public sector to ensure that these efforts should serve the best interest of the people to gain their trust.

Recto: Allowing motorcyle taxis will save jobs, expand transport options

Sen. Ralph Recto said allowing motorcycle taxis to resume operations is one job-creating public service that will not cost the government a single centavo.

‘Bato’ wants Senate to probe Facebook for ‘infringing freedom of speech’ in PH

Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa is asking the Senate to investigate social media giant Facebook for taking down accounts supportive of the current administration, saying the move is a form of censorship.

Concepcion Industrial Corp. picks Oracle for cloud journey

Concepcion Industrial Corporation settled on Oracle’s Fusion Cloud Applications to consolidate all office operations and run them on a single encompassing platform.

Higher R&D budget for DOST sought to foster more innovation

Sen. Joel Villanueva underscored the importance of innovation at the time of the pandemic, as he credited the country's improved ranking in the Global Innovation Index where the Philippines ranked 50th out of 130 economies due to the increased investments of the government in research and development.

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